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Clemson Send-Off Celebration for new Tiger students is Thursday, Aug. 1
If you are a recent area high school graduate who is enrolling at Clemson University for the first time this fall, the Sumter Area Clemson Club wants to celebrate with you. The club will host its sixth-annual Clemson Send-Off for first-time Tiger … more
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Kudos to Sumter's Liberty STEAM Charter School
Liberty STEAM Charter School Board of Directors' Chairman Greg Thompson was honored as a 2024 Man of Distinction by Jehovah Missionary Baptist Church Senior Pastor the Rev. Marion Newton, left, on Sunday at the church. Thompson was recognized for … more
Palumbo pushing Sumter School District administration on Master Plan Committee work
After meeting just twice last school year, Sumter school board's ad-hoc Master Plan Committee, tasked with crafting a long-term vision for the district's facilities, continues to be slow moving. With numerous Sumter School District schools more … more
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Bill to allow 20% preference for military children at state charter schools fails
A piece of legislation that would have allowed public charter schools to give an enrollment preference to children of active-duty military members did not pass this year in the state's General Assembly. Introduced in March by Speaker of the House … more
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Lyons is new principal at High Hills Elementary; Campbell and Wright switch posts at Millwood and Oakland Primary
With a new school year comes leadership changes, and Sumter School District has one new principal in place and two principals who switched positions. Kathy Lyons is the new principal at High Hills Elementary School, and Josh Campbell and Jessica … more
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Lemira 101: New Sumter teachers learn about school community
New staff and mentors at Lemira Elementary School enjoyed a day of "Lemira 101" as they learned about the school community this week. This included key sessions, a neighborhood tour and lunch. St. Paul Holiness Church and Second … more
Morris President Sewell returns to Harvard to participate in New Presidents' Cohort
Although only on campus for three weeks, Morris College President Dr. Said Sewell has been selected as one of only five Historically Black Colleges and Universities presidents to participate in Harvard's New President Cohort, … more
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Clarendon students, teachers will have free learning resources thanks to new partnership with Varsity Tutors for Schools
MANNING (BUSINESS WIRE) - Starting this school year, Clarendon students, parents and teachers will have free access to a range of classes, tutoring and learning plans available to them through a new partnership that will last for … more
Celebrate a new year of learning with back-to-school events in Sumter
The first day of school is right around the corner, and several local events are planned to help your student or students prepare. First, the Sumter Mall will hold its Movin' & Groovin' Back-to-School Event from noon to 3 p.m. … more
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3 storylines to know from Sumter School District this month
1. Board votes to transfer $1.7M for new Crestwood stadium Crestwood High School's football team will imminently have an on-campus place to play in for the first time ever. The school opened in 1996. The school board voted to transfer $1.7 … more
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International teacher program brings 20 educators to Sumter County
Teachers from Kenya and as far as the Philippines are settling into their new home for the next three years, and that is Sumter County, where they will teach at local schools before returning to their home countries to share American … more
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Public comment, bond referendum, textbooks on Sumter school board agenda
Textbook adoptions and a bond referendum for next fiscal year headline Monday's regular monthly meeting for Sumter School District's Board of Trustees. According to the agenda, which is posted publicly on the district's website, the … more
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Filing for Sumter mayor, city council elections opens Monday, July 15
With ballots set for elections featuring candidates running behind a party, the last piece to the Nov. 5 general election is local nonpartisan races. In Sumter, that includes the mayor and three city council seats as well as four seats on the … more
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Little art enthusiasts enjoy annual Sumter County Gallery of Art camps
Participants create art during the Sumter County Gallery of Art youth summer camp on Tuesday morning, July 9. This week at the gallery, students are participating in Fun in the Mud, Art Without Limits, … more
Morris College names Graham chief academic affairs officer
Dr. Lewis P. Graham has been named chief academic affairs officer at Morris College  according to a news release from Jaraya Johnson, director of communications and constituent relations for … more
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CCTC Foundation gets grant from BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina Foundation
The CCTC Foundation has received a grant from the BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina Foundation to support the Titan Simulation Center. This grant will fund Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE) training for CCTC nursing faculty and … more
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Students with Kidz Klub STREAM Camp in Sumter dive into world of podcasting
Kidz Klub STREAM Camp, hosted by Partners for Change of the Carolinas, hosted its very own podcast at the South HOPE Center this week on Wednesday, July 3. The kids were taught how to work with sound and video equipment by Joseph McDonald of JoeJam … more
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Cheers for a job well done
Current Sumter School District Teacher of the Year Kelli Howard, left, is honored by American Legion Post 15 Commander Ken Mixon as the local teacher of the year in a ceremony Monday at American Legion Post 15 headquarters, 34 S. Artillery Drive. … more
Sumter school board votes to transfer $1.7M for completion of new stadium at Crestwood
Project management issues aside, Sumter's school board approved an administrative recommendation to transfer $1.7 million in capital funds to complete Crestwood High School's new football stadium at a special-called meeting last week. The total … more
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Appeals court allows part of Biden student loan repayment plan to go forward
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal appeals court has allowed the U.S. Education Department to move ahead with a plan to lower monthly payments for millions of student loan borrowers, putting on hold a … more
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